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164Title: Is it possible to train cats? The truth, myths and life hacks!
🐾 Hello, friends!
Today we will talk about a topic that worries millions of owners around the world: is it possible to train cats? Or are they free-spirited creatures that do only what they want?
🐱 Spoiler: you can train a cat, but... not like a dog.
And now I will tell you why, and how it works.
🔍 Why are cats so "intelligent"?
Unlike dogs, who have been trained for thousands of years to work together with humans, cats have tamed us... little by little. They still remain semi-wild - at least in their character.
A cat does not feel "subordinate". She is a partner, not a "servant". And that is why she ignores any orders... if she does not see the meaning in them for herself.
🧠 How does training a cat work?
Cats are great at remembering associations: "if I do this, that will happen."
This is called positive reinforcement.
✅ Example: if after each visit to the scratching post the cat gets a treat or praise, it will go there more often.
❌ But if you yell at it for scratching the sofa, it will simply learn to scratch it when you are not around.
Cats do not understand punishment as a "lesson." They understand: "I feel bad around this person." And this is already the path to destroying trust.
🎓 Is it possible to teach a cat commands?
Yes! Many cats can follow commands:
come by name,
sit down,
give a paw,
bring toys.
But, again - only through interest. Do not expect that she will do this for your pleasure. Only if she likes it or benefits from it.
🐾 What helps in education?
Routine and structure.
Cats love stability. The more understandable the day is for them, the calmer they behave.
Games and physical activity.
A tired cat is a good cat. Give them a chance to let off steam.
No punishments.
It is better to distract or ignore unwanted behavior than to yell or punish.
Respect for boundaries.
Do not squeeze the cat against its will. Education is not suppression.
🏁 Conclusion: you can educate a cat. But you need to negotiate, not train it.
A cat is not a dog or a toy. It is a smart, subtle and independent creature. And if you find an approach to it, it will surprise you with its capabilities.
And if you demand obedience, at best it will ignore you, at worst it will take revenge. 😼
💬 Have you tried to educate your cat?
Did you succeed? Or is it educating you? 😹
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